That book/movie definitely struck a chord with me...thank God I'm able to laugh at myself (I'd have to!). Yes - I've been the jerk that's gone into a record shop and asked for Frank Zappa original, not re-released (underline) records.
I'm still that guy, I've just moved on to bikes. "Do you have any Cinellis, not restored (underline)?"z
This brings up an interesting analogy - U2 is the Windsor Professional of rock n' roll.